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“How’s your meditation practice going?” I was asked this question by a devotee one morning after Sunday service at Ananda Sangha Delhi. I was 19 years old. I had only recently read the Autobiography of a Yogi and found Ananda Sangha to learn Kriya Yoga as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda. My Struggles with Habits & Self-Control I replied to the question with a pinch … Read More

One of my constant sources of inspiration is Living Wisely, Living Well, a wonderful compilation of insights for each day of the year by Swami Kriyananda. A few months ago, on the morning of my birthday, I enthusiastically opened the book to see what message Swamiji might have for me. I was determined to apply that thought in my life. … Read More

Ever since I started teaching meditation, I have heard constant and consistent complaints from students – no matter who I was teaching: “My mind is so restless!” “I’m not very good at concentrating!”  Frankly, I find it quite ironic – because these lamentations come from successful businessmen, motivated students, and skilled workers. In other words, people who have also used … Read More

I was an average student at best throughout most of my early school life. I did just the bare minimum. I only needed to avoid scolding and chastisement from my parents and teachers. Sadly, this mediocre attitude toward my studies defined most areas of my life. I ate junk food, watched TV, and did not (exert or apply myself) to … Read More

Tap Into Your Intuition Superpower andFollow Inner Guidance Yogavatar Lahiri Mahasaya revived the lost, sacred art of Kriya Yoga in the 19th century. During that time he advised his disciples to solve all problems through meditation. This advice, so deceptively simple, is still true for us today but left me wondering, “How exactly can I do that?” In the Autobiography of a Yogi, Lahiri … Read More

The law of karma can be either a source of bondage and fear or a means for soul release. It depends on our attitude. A deeper understanding of the infallible cosmic law reveals that karma only helps us learn our lessons and reach soul perfection. Learn why that is so and how you can ‘pass’ your karmic tests with flying colors! … Read More

“The deeper the Self-realization of a man, the more he influences the whole universe by his subtle spiritual vibrations, and the less he himself is affected by the phenomenal flux.”-Paramhansa Yogananda The energy of every individual is determined not just by their words and actions but more so by the thoughts, intentions and imagination one carries within. The thoughts we … Read More